Mahiro Maeda
male
Born on March 14, 1963 (62 years old)
From Yonago, Tottori Prefecture, Japan
Known for Directing
Biography
Mahiro Maeda (前田 真宏 Maeda Mahiro) born March 14, 1963 is one of the most prominent Japanese anime creators working today, having worked as director, character designer, and animator for many of Japan's top series. Helen McCarthy in 500 Essential Anime Movies called him "one of the most imaginative visualists in anime". He also worked on Concept Art and Design for Mad Max: Fury Road (2015), which won six Academy Awards. He has been one of the top contributors at the anime studio GONZO for many years, having directed Blue Submarine No. 6, Final Fantasy: Unlimited and Gankutsuou: The Count of Monte Cristo. His design work ranges from 2 of the "Angels" in Neon Genesis Evangelion to production and mechanical design for such series as Magic User's Club (魔法使いTai! Mahō Tsukai Tai!), The Vision of Escaflowne and Last Exile. He was also the designer of the invaders in Gatekeepers 21. His earlier years were spent mostly at the famed Studio Ghibli, where he helped animate classics such as Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind, Castle in the Sky, and Porco Rosso. Maeda is also one of the select Japanese directors to actively collaborate with the international film media on various projects. He provided key animation for the animation sequence in Quentin Tarantino's Kill Bill Vol. 1. His directorial work has also been featured in such exclusive package films as The Animatrix (segment: "The Second Renaissance Parts I and II"), Genius Party Beyond (segment: "Gala"), and Ani*Kuri15 (segment: "Princess Onmitsu"). He has also visited the American Anime Expo convention in 2000 and 2003.
Cast Credits
Crew Credits
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- 2018
- 2016
Shin Godzilla
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Storyboard
2016
Shin Godzilla
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Conceptual Design
2016
Shin Godzilla
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Art Direction
2016
Last Exile: Ginyoku no Fam Movie - Over the Wishes
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Original Story
2016
A Good Child's History Anime: The Giant Turnip (Inc.)
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Key Animation
2016
Shin Godzilla
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Creature Design
2016
Shin Godzilla
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Concept Artist
2016
- 2015
- 2014
20min Walk from Nishi-Ogikubo Station, 2 Bedrooms, Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, 2mos Deposit, No Pets Allowed
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Director
2014
Japan Animator Expo
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Storyboard
2014
Japan Animator Expo
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Animation Director
2014
Japan Animator Expo
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Director
2014
Japan Animator Expo
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Character Designer
2014
Japan Animator Expo
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Writer
2014
Japan Animator Expo
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Storyboard Artist
2014
Japan Animator Expo
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Key Animation
2014
Rage of Bahamut
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Storyboard Artist
2014
- 2013
- 2012
- 2009
- 2008
Ani*Kuri15
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Director
2008
Gala
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Animation Director
2008
Gala
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Director
2008
Genius Party Beyond
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Director
2008
Genius Party Beyond
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Character Designer
2008
Genius Party Beyond
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Animation Director
2008
Gala
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Screenplay
2008
Genius Party Beyond
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Screenplay
2008
Genius Party Beyond
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Director
2008
Genius Party Beyond
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Writer
2008
- 2007
- 2006
- 2004
- 2003
The Second Renaissance Part II
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Director
2003
The Second Renaissance Part I
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Director
2003
The Animatrix
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Director
2003
Kill Bill: Vol. 1
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Animation
2003
The Second Renaissance Part I
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Animation Director
2003
The Second Renaissance Part I
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Character Designer
2003
The Second Renaissance Part I
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Key Animation
2003
Last Exile
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Production Design
2003
Last Exile
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Mechanical Designer
2003
Last Exile
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Key Animation
2003
Last Exile
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Storyboard Artist
2003
The Animatrix
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Director
2003
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